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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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